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GAP Solutions Inc Laboratory Technician in Bethesda, Maryland
Position Objective: Provide services as a Laboratory Technician in support of the overall functions of the Division of Intramural Research (DIR), Laboratory of Clinical Immunology and Microbiology (LCIM) within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).
Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform a variety of laboratory procedures and techniques such as: working with mice, flow cytometry, (live-cell) microscopy, sterile tissue culture handling; including processing and handling of potentially infectious biospecimens, basic molecular biology/biochemistry techniques that can include nucleic acid isolation, molecular cloning, PCR, transfections/transductions, immunoblotting, immunoprecipitations, protein expression and purification.
Maintain congenic, transgenic, or knockout mouse lines.
Provide and maintain accurate daily laboratory records of experiments and their results. Write reports of findings, state methods and procedures, include any modifications employed for specimens and materials involved, and results of experiments.
Collect and organize data, perform data analysis and interpret the results of experiments.
Work quickly and efficiently to generate high quality, reproducible data.
Assist other lab staff in carrying out experiments under their direction, using the above skills and by l earning new laboratory techniques and procedures
Catalog and label laboratory samples. Assist with maintaining and organizing inventory of biospecimens and metadata, and with managing inventory of laboratory supplies and reagents.
Assist the Federal Task Leader and other members of the lab in preparing technical reports, summaries, protocols, SOPs, and inventories.
Work collaboratively with others in the lab to generate data for publications .
Assist with laboratory upkeep and routine maintenance of equipment.
Maintain laboratory supplies and equipment including chemicals, biological materials, etc.
Basic Qualifications:
BS degree in biological sciences, chemistry, or related field is required.
Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a laboratory setting is required.
Experience using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ability to operate and communicate effectively in a group, team-oriented working environment, and support others in a collegial, open, respectful, and interactive working manner.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff.
Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects
*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
GAP Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job, email us at recruiting@gapsi.com . You will need to reference the requisition number of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a requisition number will not be returned.
GAP Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.
This position is contingent upon contract award.
Requisition ID: 6879